How Has Technology Affected Teenagers In New York City?

              Technology has affected teenagers in many ways in New York City and to prove it, I chose 3 online newspaper articles that discuss the different ways that the use of technology has changed teenagers.

   

  According to Digital dementia: The memory problem plaguing teens and young adults “A recent study from South Korea found that individuals who rely heavily on technology may suffer a deterioration in cognitive abilities such as short term memory dysfunction which is called Digital Dementia”. In the article, Dr. Carolyn Brockington from St. Luke’s Roosevelt Medical Center in New York City stated “The problem is that we’re using technology, which is good, but we’re overusing in many ways, we’re not relying on our brains to sort of retrieve the information when we need it.” This article by Fox News proves that the overuse of technology can lead to memory loss for teenagers and worse health problems in the future.

   

“There is a widespread belief among teachers that students’ constant use of digital technology is hampering their attention spans and ability to persevere in the face of challenging tasks” according to Matt Richtel, the author of the article “Technology Changing How Students Learn, Teachers Say”. In this article teachers were surveyed about the use of technology and most agreed that technology is not allowing students to focus well on their tasks. According to Melissa McNamara, the author of Teens Are Wired ... And, Yes, It's OK “New York City, the nation's largest school system, banned cell phones in schools last month because the mayor said they are a distraction, are used to cheat, take inappropriate photos in bathrooms and organize gang rendezvous”. McNamara also discusses how the parents of teenagers respond to the use of technology and what major cities have banned the use of cellphones in schools.

Work Cited

“Digital Dementia: The Memory Problem Plaguing Teens and Young Adults”. Fox News. 15 Aug. 2013. Fox News Network LLC. Web. 27 March 2014.

Richtel, Matt. “Technology Changing How Students Learn, Teachers Say”. The New York Times. 1 Nov. 2012. The New York Times Company. Web. 27 March 2014.

McNamara, Melissa. “Teens Are Wired… And, Yes, It’s Ok”. CBS News. 9 June 2006. CBS Interactive Inc. Web. 27 March 2014.